§ 165.T08-0592 Security Zones; New Orleans Sail 250, Lower Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA.
(a) Location. The following areas within the Lower Mississippi River are security zones:
(1) Moving Security Zone. 100 feet around vessels designated by the Captain of the Port (COTP), as they transit between the Southwest Pass Entrance Lighted Buoy “SW”, at approximate position 28°52′42″ N, 89°25′54″ W and Lower Mississippi River mile marker (MM) 98 (29°54′56″ N, 90°04′52″ W) in New Orleans, Louisiana. These coordinates are based on North American Datum 83 (NAD 83). This zone remains in effect during the vessels transit, and while moored or anchored in the Lower Mississippi River.
(2) Fixed Security Zone. All waters of the Lower Mississippi River from MM 92.7 (29°57′24″ N, 090°01′42″ W) to MM 98 (29°54′56″ N, 90°04′52″ W). These coordinates are based on North American Datum 83 (NAD 83).
(b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the COTP in the enforcement of the security zones.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general security zone regulations in subpart D of this part, you may not enter a security zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(2) When within 500 yards of a vessel protected by a moving security zone described in paragraph (a)(1) above, vessels must transit at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course past the protected vessel.
(3) The COTP will issue Broadcast Notice to Mariners and other public advisories to inform the public of the presence of the moving and fixed security zones.
(4) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF Channels 13/67 or via phone at (504) 589-2780 or (504) 589-6261. Those in the security zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 12:01 a.m. on May 24, 2026, through 11:59 p.m. on June 1, 2026.
[USCG-2026-0592, 91 FR 29369, May 20, 2026]
Effective Date Note:
By USCG-2026-0592, 91 FR 29369, May 20, 2026, § 165.T08-0592 was added, effective May 24, 2026, through June 1, 2026.